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Contract 87868: 2008-603-00 EXP PAHSIMEROI RIVER HABITAT
Project Number:
Title:
Pahsimeroi River Habitat
BPA PM:
Stage:
Closed
Area:
Province Subbasin %
Mountain Snake Salmon 100.00%
Contract Number:
87868
Contract Title:
2008-603-00 EXP PAHSIMEROI RIVER HABITAT
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Contract Status:
Closed
Contract Description:

The Pahsimeroi River, a tributary to the mainstem Salmon River, contains Snake River Spring/Summer Chinook, Steelhead, cutthroat trout, westslope trout, bull trout, and interior red-band trout.  Work in this contract will address habitat restoration for these species, particularly Chinook and steelhead.

The NOAA Fisheries Spring/Summer Chinook and Steelhead Recovery Plan (2017) identifies limiting factors in the Pahsimeroi River for Spring/Summer Chinook as low stream flows, passage barriers/connectivity, degraded riparian conditions, degraded channel form and lack of complexity, and water quality. Limiting factors for Pahsimeroi River Steelhead populations include reduced flows during critical periods, migration barriers, elevated water temperatures, degraded riparian conditions, and entrainment.  

Habitat restoration and recovery needs for these species include increased stream flows in the main-stem Pahsime... roi and its tributaries. The Custer SWCD has addressed the need to improve flows by working with the Idaho Department of Water Resources and with individual water users to develop water conservation measures, modify existing barriers caused by diversion or culverts, improve riparian conditions by restoring riparian vegetation, and reducing entrainment by screening irrigation ditches to NOAA standards.

Many stream reconnects have been accomplished over the past 15 years. Habitat complexity is lacking in these reconnected streams. Muddy Springs is one of the channels that was de-watered for over 50 years. The reconnect was complete in 2015 and the channel has been fenced off from livestock since 2004. The project will improve habitat forms and processes for juvenile spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead.  Juvenile salmonid habitat enhancement will be accomplished by providing more habitat complexity in the channel and extensive riparian planting. Project actions will provide overwintering and summer habitat for juvenile fish and address limiting factors for salmonid production in the Pahsimeroi River watershed, such as reduced stream complexity and degraded riparian conditions.  

This contract will also allow for the Custer SWCD to work on planning of projects and coordination with landowners and water users for work that has been identified as a priority by the Upper Pahsimeroi Working Group. Once projects are identified, the District will seek assistance from NRCS or private engineering firms to provide design and assist in implementation oversight on projects. IDFG will design and install any fish screen under a separate contract. (Screen installations are done via a separate BPA project for IDFG’s Screen Shop (2007-399-00).

Projects planned and implemented through this contract are reviewed and ranked for implementation by the Custer SWCD in conjunction with the Pahsimeroi Basin Subcommittee group, which includes the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, U. S. Bureau of Reclamation, Idaho Department of Water Resources, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Trout Unlimited, Idaho Office of Species Conservation, the Corps of Engineers, Custer and Lemhi counties, NOAA Fisheries, US Fish and Wildlife Service, BPA, and private landowners. This group meets periodically to plan and develop approaches to address restoration needs in the Pahsimeroi River and its tributaries. Individual project ranking is completed through the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Project Tech Team.

Out-year planning work in this contract includes multiple opportunities for riparian fencing and diversion modifications or removals in the Pahsimeroi, Sulpher Creek and Patterson/Big Springs Creek as the Custer SWCD continue to work with landowners to develop these plans. Custer SWCD will continue to work with the Pahsimeroi Subcommittee to identify and prioritize these projects. This effort will be accomplished with Custer SWCD staff time under this contract. Any funding to complete repairs would be developed with BPA support in a subsequent contract.  
  
Account Type(s):
Expense
Contract Start Date:
05/01/2021
Contract End Date:
04/30/2022
Current Contract Value:
$261,742
Expenditures:
$261,742

* Expenditures data includes accruals and are based on data through 31-Mar-2025.

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Contract Type:
Coop
Pricing Method:
Cost Reimbursement (CNF)
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A223947185Produce CBFish Status ReportPeriodic Status Reports for BPAThe Contractor shall report on the status of milestones and deliverables in Pisces. Reports shall be completed either monthly or quarterly as determined by the BPA COTR. Additionally, when indicating a deliverable milestone as COMPLETE, the contractor shall provide metrics and the final location (latitude and longitude) prior to submitting the report to the BPA COTR.$8000.31%07/01/202104/30/2022
B223948165Produce Environmental Compliance DocumentationProduce EC documents on identified projectsCuster SWCD will work with BPA to identify EC requirements as projects develop and to provide EC documentation. This includes cultural survey, HIP IV and permits as required by law.$12,0004.58%05/01/202104/30/2022
C223949119Manage and Administer ProjectsManage and administer BPA contractCovers contract administration and coordination. Includes developing a contract renewal package (SOW, line item budget, and property inventory), reporting cost share, drafting and submitting invoices (on a monthly basis), and reviewing and modifying previous contract's WE budget actual amounts.$12,3614.72%05/01/202104/30/2022
D223950132Produce Progress (Annual) ReportSubmit Progress Report for the period May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021The progress report summarizes the project goal, objectives, hypotheses, completed and uncompleted deliverables, problems encountered, lessons learned, and long-term planning. Examples of long-term planning include future improvements, new directions, or level of effort for contract implementation, including any ramping up or ramping down of contract components or of the project as a whole. Date range May 1, 2020 thru April 30, 2021 will be agreed upon by the COTR and the contractor. This may or may not coincide with the contract period. For an ongoing project, a progress report covering a contract period may be submitted under the subsequent contract, if approved by the COTR. Progress reports must conform to BPA guidelines.$8000.31%05/01/202107/06/2021
E223951114Identify and Select ProjectsIdentify and select projects based on partnership coordination with Pahsimeroi SubcommitteeCuster SWCD, with assistance from the Pahsimeroi Subcommittee of the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Program, has identified a list of projects that could be implemented in the next 2 years if funding is available, including but not limited to PBSC #2, Sulphur Creek Screening, water conservation projects in the upper basin reaches, and riparian fences. These potential projects will be identified in part by using the Salmon Subbasin Management Plan, physical and biological data collected locally, IRA/MRA, and other prioritization processes (in development) to focus on prioritized areas and actions, projects will be identified and prioritized based on the most current biological (fish) and physical habitat data. Then ranking will be completed by the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Tech Team. This prioritization will focus on benefits to all life stages of snake River Chinook and steelhead. This contract will provide for opportunity for the district to work with the planning team and landowners to determine viability of these projects and implementation time frames for future contracts.$11,7044.47%05/01/202104/30/2022
F22395240Install FenceInstall 400 feet of Jack Fence on Last Chance Ranch Springs Creek at the spring head.Secure fence materials and bid fence construction to begin during winter months. Construction of approximately 400 feet of a jack post and pole fence along the Last Chance Ranch Spring Creek. This will prevent livestock from accessing the riparian vegetation along the upper reach of Last Chance Ranch Spring Creek. The fencing was ranked, by the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Tech Team, in conjunction with the Habitat project and ranked high (72).$2,9671.13%07/01/202103/31/2022
G223953175Produce DesignProduce design for in-stream habitat restoration on Muddy SpringsThe area of interest is Muddy Springs Creek, which is a tributary to the Pahsimeroi River. This was one of the four systems re-connected after the P-9 project. This project reach of Muddy Springs within the Hayes property is approximately 10,000 feet of meandering stream. The lower reach was de-watered through most of the year for many years and was reconnected as a part of the P-9 Project in approximately 2015. Much of the stream has recovered on it's own but additional in-stream structure and vegetative plantings could increase it's viability for all species of fish (including juvenile rearing Snake River Chinook and steelhead). This project will improve habitat forms and processes for juvenile spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead. Juvenile salmonid habitat enhancement will be accomplished through narrowing the channel width by placement large woody debris, channel spanning logs and BDA’s along with extensive riparian planting. Intended flooding in some areas will help reduced sediment in both Muddy Springs and the Pahsimeroi. Project actions will provide overwintering and summer habitat for juvenile fish and address limiting factors for salmonid production in the Pahsimeroi River watershed, such as reduced stream complexity and degraded riparian conditions. Under this work element engineers will be hired to develop a plan on this reach of Muddy Springs. The stream has been fully fenced and is currently a excluded from grazing. This project will likely be installed in three phases over the next three years. Work with landowner, Engineer, IDFG and BPA to develop alternatives for Muddy Spring to improve and increase instream habitat in the two mile reach of Muddy Springs. This plan development will provide preferred alternatives for landowner and BPA to consider for funding in the following year BPA contract for implementation. It will also include options that may include alternatives that is desirable for wildlife that can be considered for other funding such as USFWS. This work was prioritized as HIGH by The Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Tech Team and was ranked 78 (>61 is high priority).$18,8157.19%05/01/202104/08/2022
H22395429Increase Aquatic and/or Floodplain ComplexityMuddy Springs Creek Habitat Improvement Project - Phase IThe Muddy Springs Habitat Improvement Project will enhance habitat on 0.75 river miles in the Pahsimeroi River watershed. Muddy Springs Creek is a spring creek that connects to the Pahsimeroi River. Muddy Springs Creek flows into the Pahsimeroi in the heart of Chinook Salmon spawning habitat and is ideal summer and winter rearing habitat for juvenile fish. Muddy Springs Creek may also creates thermal refuge in the summer and winter as it maintains a steady water temperature and does not freeze. Muddy Springs Creek was historically grazed and much of the channel had been de-watered for over 50 years. Because it was a spring influenced channel, water continued to raise in the channel. Due to de-water for many years, Muddy Springs Creek lacks riparian vegetation and in-stream complexity. This project will improve habitat forms and processes for juvenile spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead. Juvenile salmonid habitat enhancement will be accomplished through narrowing the channel width by placement large woody debris, channel spanning logs and BDA’s along with extensive riparian planting. Intended flooding in some areas will help reduced sediment in both Muddy Springs and the Pahsimeroi. Project actions will provide overwintering and summer habitat for juvenile fish and address limiting factors for salmonid production in the Pahsimeroi River watershed, such as reduced stream complexity and degraded riparian conditions. The project will be designed by Quadrant as described in Work Element G, and implemented in summer/fall 2021 for a three phased project. This project was ranked high (78) by the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Project Tech Team on March 10, 2021. A 15% design has been provided to BPA in advance of the project being added to this SOW.$118,99945.44%05/03/202104/15/2022
I22395534Develop Alternative Water SourceInstall off stream stock-water on Last Chance RanchInstall off stream stock-water on Last Chance Ranch in conjunction with IDFG in-stream project. The stock-water system will effectively remove all cattle from the Last Chance Ranch spring creek area. The IDFG project will improve habitat forms and processes for juvenile spring Chinook salmon and summer steelhead. Juvenile salmonid habitat enhancement will be accomplished through narrowing the channel width by placement of sedge mats and clumps, installing willow clumps, creating meanders, and extensive riparian planting. Project actions will provide overwintering and summer habitat for juvenile fish and address limiting factors for salmonid production in the Pahsimeroi River watershed, such as reduced stream complexity and degraded riparian conditions. Installing livestock watering systems will protect work installed through the IDFG project currently in contract with BPA. The stock-water system was ranked, by the Upper Salmon Basin Watershed Tech Team, in conjunction with the Habitat project and ranked high (72).$83,41831.86%05/15/202112/30/2021
      
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Deliverable Title WSE Sort Letter, Number, Title Start End Concluded
Obtain or complete Environmental consultation documents and provide to BPA B: 165. Produce EC documents on identified projects 04/15/2022 01/21/2022
Effective implementation management and timely contract administration C: 119. Manage and administer BPA contract 04/15/2022 04/15/2022
Completed Annual Report D: 132. Submit Progress Report for the period May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 07/06/2021 05/03/2021
Develop or update (out-year) prioritized Habitat Project list: upload to Pisces E: 114. Identify and select projects based on partnership coordination with Pahsimeroi Subcommittee 04/08/2022 04/08/2022
Install Riparian Fence on Last Chance Ranch Spring Creek Fence F: 40. Install 400 feet of Jack Fence on Last Chance Ranch Springs Creek at the spring head. 03/31/2022 12/30/2021
Provide design alternatives and EC documents for BPA review in order to install habitat actions in the following year contract. G: 175. Produce design for in-stream habitat restoration on Muddy Springs 03/31/2022 01/20/2022
Complete Ins-stream Work on Muddy Springs H: 29. Muddy Springs Creek Habitat Improvement Project - Phase I 04/15/2022 03/15/2022
Install Stock-water system. I: 34. Install off stream stock-water on Last Chance Ranch 12/30/2021 01/07/2022

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Primary Focal Species Work Statement Elements
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Fall ESU (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 175 Produce Design
Chinook (O. tshawytscha) - Snake River Spring/Summer ESU (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 29 Increase Aquatic and/or Floodplain Complexity
  • 1 instance of WE 34 Develop Alternative Water Source
  • 1 instance of WE 40 Install Fence
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
Steelhead (O. mykiss) - Snake River DPS (Threatened)
  • 1 instance of WE 29 Increase Aquatic and/or Floodplain Complexity
  • 1 instance of WE 34 Develop Alternative Water Source
  • 1 instance of WE 40 Install Fence
  • 1 instance of WE 114 Identify and Select Projects
  • 1 instance of WE 175 Produce Design

Sort WE ID WE Title NEPA NOAA USFWS NHPA Has Provisions Inadvertent Discovery Completed
A 185 Periodic Status Reports for BPA
B 165 Produce EC documents on identified projects
C 119 Manage and administer BPA contract
D 132 Submit Progress Report for the period May 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021
E 114 Identify and select projects based on partnership coordination with Pahsimeroi Subcommittee
F 40 Install 400 feet of Jack Fence on Last Chance Ranch Springs Creek at the spring head. 05/27/2021
G 175 Produce design for in-stream habitat restoration on Muddy Springs 04/03/2021
H 29 Muddy Springs Creek Habitat Improvement Project - Phase I 06/18/2021
I 34 Install off stream stock-water on Last Chance Ranch 09/15/2021